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Entry Type	Individual Yoga Therapy Session
Client/Group	Reina H
Entry Category	Case Study
Select your mentor	Brahmi Romero
Intake
Assessment
Approval Notice	*Your care plan should be approved by your mentor, with any amendments they suggested, prior to your remaining Yoga Therapy sessions.*
Care Plan	Outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client/group, including: Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate), balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering. Please include at least one suggestion from Karma, Bhakti, Raja, or Jnana Yoga tailored for this client/group. Over time, we want to see something from each branch, selected, adapted and re-framed appropriately. Tools from each module should be used (not on each client/group – but overall) The outline should show the sequence of practices as you plan to offer them. Your care plan proposal should be approved by the mentor before session 2 if possible, or 3 if approval is delayed by mentor.
Session
Session Instructions (Not Mentoring)	Your session outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client, including: Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate), Balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering. Include at least one suggestion from Karma, Bhakti, Raja, or Jnana Yoga tailored for this client. Over time, we want to see something from each branch, selected, adapted and re-framed appropriately. Tools from each module should be used (not on each client – but overall)
Session Date	07/08/2024
Session Number	4
Total Session Minutes	75
Homework assignment to client/group	She will continue practicing the following poses in addition to her regular yoga practice, as she is benefiting from them. Chile Pose, Knee-to-chest, Reclined Butterly, Supine Spinal Twist, Squat Legs up the wall
Activities	Today's session began with checking in with Reina to see if there were any challenges or changes physically and mentally. She reported a minor neck strain caused while practicing the child’s pose. I advised using props as needed and balancing the neck by turning the head to the opposite side, especially when holding poses for longer periods, such as in restorative yoga. She also reported having two dreams, one involving her mother and the other her brother. After these dreams, she could go back to sleep by listening to guided meditation, although her sleep was interrupted. I suggested practicing alternate nostril breathing in bed or seated, whichever she feels more comfortable with. I led a brief 2-minute meditation for centering, and then we moved on to the asana practice. Today’s asana series included three rounds of sun salutation and four seated poses. Reina mentioned that she practices these poses daily and has noticed improvements in her IBS condition. I provided her with Integral Yoga’s 12-step Sun Salutation sequence for her home practice. We then discussed her feelings toward her mother and brother, as she mentioned having mixed emotions when she sits at the altar. I explained the concept of pratipaksha bhavana to her, suggesting she appreciate the many years spent with them instead of feeling sad. I led a 15-minute yoga nidra for final relaxation, and I observed that she could relax physically and mentally. To conclude the session, I guided her through alternate nostril breathing.
Client/Group progress summary	She has established her daily routine and is experiencing significant benefits from these practices, both physically and mentally. This regular routine is helping her feel more balanced, energized, and at peace.
Reflection and self-evaluation	Even though she has several health conditions and concerns about her husband's health, she maintains herself very well. She watches what she eats, which is essential due to her celiac disease. She exercises almost every day and volunteers in the local community. This lifestyle helps balance her physical and mental health.
Final Client/Group Report	After seeing your client/group (for at least 4 sessions including interactive intake) Please remember practicum is a learning experience. You’ll learn more from sharing what’s accurate than from what might “look good”. Things you did well, not so well, problems and questions are all valid and useful tools to teach you. We can’t serve you to become the best clinician you can be if you don’t share your challenges and mistakes. Success is anything from which you learn. You can continue to add Session entries after submitting this Final Client/Group Report.
Plan for next session	I will continue to follow this care plan for the next several sessions because current care plan seems to be working well.
Report briefly on each Kosha below	Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
Additional Information
Personal reflection from doing client/group.
Notify Mentor?	Notify Mentor of Updates/Completion